We have noticed over the past 70 years that those who are most active in speculating about what the prophets of the Old Testament meant and trying to give all the inside information about the Battle of Armageddon are the least concerned about what God said for us to do to be saved from our past sins and live the Christian life in a pleasing and effective way. We have little doubt that the Devil is gleefully promoting all such activity, for if he can get Christian people involved in endless speculation about prophecies that the Bible does not clearly show have been fulfilled, he will be able to undo much of the good that has been done in turning them away from sin in the first place.
This does not mean that we should be unconcerned about prophecies. It does mean that we should pay particular attention to the many statements in the New Testament that show the fulfillment of prophecy. When the inspired writer says, “This is that which was spoken by the prophet,” any person who has the kind of faith that pleases God will let that be the final word on the matter.
One should especially note such passages as Acts 3:24 that says, “Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.” The prophets told of things that were to happen to Israel before the time of Christ, and during the time of Christ. We do not find any indication that they foretold things that were to happen after the time of Christ. All the speculations of those who make merchandise of God’s Word are worth nothing compared to a few simple statements from the inspired writers that “thus it was fulfilled.”
